Category Archives: Point of View

4 Simple Phrases That Can Save Your Marriage

Posted on December 17, 2023 by thebossdoctor

I had a recent conversation with an individual who was lamenting the challenges of dealing with his sometimes volatile “significant other.”  It sounded to me like a problem that is not uncommon in close relationships.  “I just don’t know what … Continue reading →

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The 3 Selves—The Secret to Handling Stress, Challenges, Threats, and Growth

Posted on June 11, 2023 by thebossdoctor

The volatility of our times is increasingly confronting the modern workforce with unprecedented challenges, change, and stress.  Workers today are faced with the difficulty of performing adequately in their jobs while also forced to deal with added emotional pressures from … Continue reading →

Posted in Advancement, Agility, Change, Change Management, Character, Collaboration, Competence, Conflict, Consideration, Control, Creativity, Credibility, Customer Service, Decision-making, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Failure, Humility, Learning, Morale, Neuroscience, Personal Growth, Personal Success, Point of View, Problem-Solving, Productivity, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Stress, Stress Management, Success, Uncategorized, Validation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Are You “Disagree-Able?”

Posted on February 5, 2023 by thebossdoctor

Avoiding the Yes-Men Trap by Inviting Constructive Conflict There’s an old adage that says, “You can’t win an argument with your boss.”  Assuming that the boss is human and not perfect, doesn’t that imply that there are times when maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrogance, Authority, Collaboration, Communication, Competence, Conflict, Consideration, Decision-making, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Employee Motivation, Employee Retention, Failure, Feedback, Humility, Leadership, Learning, Management, Morale, Personal Growth, Persuasion, Point of View, Problem-Solving, Self-Awareness, Team Culture, Team Dynamics, Team Leadership, Teams, Uncategorized, Validation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Don’t Be a Jerk – Part 2

Posted on November 20, 2022 by thebossdoctor

One thing I have learned (and seen up close!) is that there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance!  Remember that quote?  I wrote it in an article I posted just two weeks ago on October 30th.  The article … Continue reading →

Posted in Advancement, Ambition, Arrogance, Authority, Career, Character, Collaboration, Consideration, Creativity, Credibility, Decision-making, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Failure, Feedback, Honesty, Humility, Influence, Integrity, Leadership, Management, Morale, Organizational Politics, Personal Growth, Personal Success, Point of View, Power, Professional Development, Promotion, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Success, Team Culture, Team Dynamics, Team Leadership, Teams, Trust, Uncategorized, Work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Four C’s – What Teams Need to Master In Order To Be Effective – Part 2 – Conflict Resolution

Posted on June 12, 2022 by thebossdoctor

I tell teams: Ya gotta learn how to talk to each other. Ya gotta learn how to fight with each other. Conflict in the workplace is not uncommon – it’s normal and inevitable.  It’s only destructive if it’s handled badly—and … Continue reading →

Posted in Collaboration, Communication, Conflict, Consensus, Creativity, Decision-making, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Management, Morale, Point of View, Problem-Solving, Supervision, Team Culture, Team Dynamics, Team Leadership, Teams, Uncategorized, Vision | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Practice SHOSHIN

Posted on May 8, 2022 by thebossdoctor

This is a Japanese phrase meaning “beginner’s mind.”  I’ll let Buddhist scholar Shunryu Suzuki explain this concept:  This does not mean a closed mind, but actually an empty mind and a ready mind.  If your mind is empty, it is … Continue reading →

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